Dick Todd (American football)

Richard S. Todd (October 2, 1914 – November 9, 1999) was an American football player and coach for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted in the fifth round of the 1939 NFL Draft.[1]

Dick Todd

Todd on a 1952 Bowman football card
No. 41
Position:	Fullback Defensive back Punt returner
Personal information
Born:	(1914-10-02)October 2, 1914 Thrall, Texas, U.S.
Died:	November 9, 1999(1999-11-09) (aged 85) Crowell, Texas, U.S.
Career information
College:	Texas A&M
NFL Draft:	1939 / Round: 5 / Pick: 38
Career history
As a player:
Washington Redskins (1939–1942, 1945–1948)
As a coach:
Washington Redskins (1951) Midwestern (TX) (1955–1956)
Career highlights and awards
NFL champion (1942) 2× Pro Bowl (1940, 1942)
Career NFL statistics
Offensive yards: 3,399 Interceptions: 16 Touchdowns: 34
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

During his eight-year playing career between 1939 and 1948, Todd played both offense and defense as a fullback and defensive back. In his career, Todd had 1,573 yards and 11 touchdowns rushing, and 1,826 yards and 20 touchdowns receiving. He also scored two touchdowns on punt returns.

Todd was named interim coach of the Redskins for nine games in the 1951 season, amassing a 5–4 record. Four years later, Todd was named head coach for the final two Midwestern State Mustangs football team seasons in 1955 and 1956, before the program was placed on a five-year moratorium which would last 32 seasons.[2]

He played college football at Texas A&M University.